Konami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP has been delayed in Japan, after it was expected to release in the middle of March in the region. Konami sent out the following statement regarding the delay:

“Unfortunately, we require more time in order to make the final adjustments and it is with the greatest regret that we have decided to change the release date for this product.

“We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause customers who have already placed orders for this product or who are eagerly awaiting its release, as well as other concerned parties.”

Peace Walker is now expected to release on April 29th in Japan, but there’s no word yet about how this affects the title’s release dates for North America and Europe.

In a post on his personal blog, Metal Gear Solid boss Hideo Kojima has expressed his dismay at the delay of the game, even going so far as to say that “[there] is no greater crime as a game developer” than to delay a game after a release date has been announced.

“Official announcement of a release date is nothing less than a promise to fans and business partners,” Kojima wrote. “In other words, a release date change is like betraying the expectations of everyone.

“It probably takes a long time to earn back trust that has been lost,” continued Kojima. “However we will work hard, with the hope that we will one day earn the support of everyone again.

“At present, Kojima Productions is putting our full efforts on final tuning and brush ups, in aim of completion.”

Don’t beat yourself up, old bean!

Source: AndriaSang